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Fortune Bay Region - Lovell's Directory 1871

Harbour Breton District ~ Brunet

BRUNET - An island at the entrance of Fortune Bay, district of Fortune Bay. On Mercer's head on this island is situated a lighthouse. It exhibits a powerful flashing white light, and attains its greatest brilliancy every ten seconds. It burns at an elevation of 408 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather may be seen at a distance of 35 miles. Distant from Harbor Breton by boat 4 miles. Mail fortnightly. Population 80.

SURNAME GIVEN OCCUPATION

Barnstable James fisherman

Douglas James fisherman

Galton James planter

Hillier Thomas fisherman

Nurse Richard fisherman

Price James planter

Price John fisherman

Price Robert fisherman

Scott George, jun. fisherman

Scott George, sen. planter

Sparrow Martin

Thornhill William merchant

SURNAME	GIVEN	OCCUPATION
Barnstable	James	fisherman
Douglas	James	fisherman
Galton	James	planter
Hillier	Thomas	fisherman
Nurse	Richard	fisherman
Price	James	planter
Price	John	fisherman
Price	Robert	fisherman
Scott	George, jun.	fisherman
Scott	George, sen.	planter
Sparrow	Martin
Thornhill	William	merchant